EPF/1291/26

1. 30 Jun 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Epping Forest for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• EPF/2204/21 Withdrawn

  46 Pyrles Lane Loughton IG10 2NN

  Application for a change of use from A1 to A5 ( Indian Takeaway)or Sui Generis (new user classes) (Revised application to EPF/0517/21)

  11 Aug 2021 114m away Full applications
• EPF/0517/21 Refused

  46 Pyrles Lane Loughton IG10 2NN

  Change of use from A1 to A5 ( Indian Takaway)or Suis Generis(new user classes)

  24 Feb 2021 114m away Full applications
• EPF/1801/21 Decided

  22 Grosvenor Drive Loughton IG10 2LH

  Application for Prior Approval for a Larger Home Extension measuring 4.00 metres, height to eaves of 2.5 metres & a maximum height of 2.8 metres.

  18 Jun 2021 193m away Prior approval
• EPF/1155/26 Decided

  78, Pyrles Lane, Loughton, IG10 2NW

  Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights.

  10 Jun 2026 199m away Lawful development
• EPF/0845/26 Awaiting decision

  Garages at Pyrles Lane, Loughton, IG10 2NW

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 Details of Services and 5 Tree Protection Plan of EPF/0669/23 (Demolition of existing garages and the addition of 3 new 1B2P bungalows, designed to achieve Passivhaus standards, with new 4 no. parking spaces, standalone bin stores to the front of the property and private cycle stores to rears of each house).

  29 Apr 2026 199m away Conditions
• EPF/1577/21 Refused

  14 Hillyfields Loughton IG10 2JS

  First floor side extension.

  3 Jun 2021 213m away Full applications

• EPF/1459/26 Awaiting decision

  168, Honey Lane, Waltham Abbey, EN9 3BE

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  28 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1457/26 Awaiting decision

  The Hamptons, Gravel Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DQ

  Agricultural building for the processing, bottling and packaging of grapes from the vineyard

  28 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1084/26 Refused

  Readings Farm, Norton Heath Road Old A414, High Ongar, Ingatestone, CM4 0LP

  Prior Approval for change of use of an agricultural building to a commercial business use (Use Class E).

  2 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1420/26 Awaiting decision

  65, Stonards Hill, Loughton, IG10 3EH

  A single-storey lean-to style conservatory of PVCu construction with a dwarf wall base, attached to the rear elevation of the property. The structure features a white PVCU frame with 28mm toughened safety glass glazing and a glazed roof incorporating blue self-cleaning, solar-control glass panels.

  22 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• EPF/1425/26 Awaiting decision

  Sterling House, Langston Road, Loughton, IG10 3TS

  Installation of rooftop solar PV system.

  22 Jul 2026 Prior approval